Valdespino Amontillado Coliseo VORS vs Famous Grouse 12 Year Old - Vintage 1989

Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.

Valdespino Amontillado Coliseo VORSFamous Grouse 12 Year Old - Vintage 1989
DistilleryValdespinoFamous Grouse
RegionOther Scotch
CountryUnited KingdomScotland
TypeBlended
ABV40%40%
AgeNAS12 yr
Price£130£150
Rating5.00/5

Valdespino Amontillado Coliseo VORS

Smoke0/100
Sweetness58/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

Famous Grouse 12 Year Old - Vintage 1989

Smoke0/100
Sweetness63/100
Beginner70/100
Value33/100

Valdespino Amontillado Coliseo VORS

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Famous Grouse 12 Year Old - Vintage 1989

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Famous Grouse 12 Year Old - Vintage 1989 is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Valdespino Amontillado Coliseo VORS is better value at £130 vs £150.

For beginners: Valdespino Amontillado Coliseo VORS is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

Valdespino Amontillado Coliseo VORS

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£130 vs £150)

Cons

  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Famous Grouse 12 Year Old - Vintage 1989

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£150 vs £130)

Who should buy Valdespino?

Valdespino Amontillado Coliseo VORS suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for character.

Who should buy Famous?

Famous Grouse 12 Year Old - Vintage 1989 suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Other Scotch character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

SherriedHoney

Only Valdespino Amontillado Coliseo VORS

Old WoodNutty

Only Famous Grouse 12 Year Old - Vintage 1989

VanillaMalt ExtractToasted

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